PUTTING UP NUMBERS

Published 4:00 am, Tuesday, April 6, 1999

PUTTING UP NUMBERS
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Two things that weren't expected to result from the shortened season
were teams increasing either their victory or loss totals from last
season. But nearly two-thirds of the way through the 50-game season,
one team (Toronto) has surpassed last year's win total, while another
(Chicago) has lost more games than it lost last year. It's unlikely
any team will match the Bulls' dubious distinction, but the Warriors
and Nuggets have chances to join Toronto. Records are through Sunday.
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Team 97-98 98-99 What Happened
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MORE WINS
Raptors 16-66 18-14 Added talent (Carter), experience
(Oakley, Willis)
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MORE LOSSES
Bulls 10-23 62-20 Champs lost stars, role players, head
coach, even trainer